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[Android Apps and Games] Cryte-k:
Hi. I just installed your application and I like it a lot .. could you add the option in the firewall enable all and disable all? for wifi and data

when I install some application, in the part of the firewall it does not detect the new application .. is it an error?
[Android Apps and Games] wuub:
Thanks, at least I'm not getting dumber ;)

(If that's even possible)

Cheers and keep up the good work guys.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You're saying that new applications don't show up in the Manage Apps screen?

Also, a toggle all switch is definitely on our to-do list!
[Android Apps and Games] Cryte-k:
yes. new install no appear
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'm trying to replicate, but I can't. What phone and OS do you use?
[Android Apps and Games] Cryte-k:
s10 whit android 9.
[Android Apps and Games] peterlee928:
hi all. running the latest android q beta. pixel 2xl google variant. getting immediate crashes upon opening the app. tried uninstalling, then reinstalling per prior posts. yet still having immediate crashing issues. did i miss a solution to this issue? did a search in this thread but didnt find anything (apologies if i missed something). much thanks in advance :)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey Peter!

We still aren't very stable on Q at the moment. We try to aim for stability around the public release of new OS versions. The Android beta release timeline isn't really conducive to progressively testing AdClear, if that makes sense. Having said that, since there's only one or two beta releases left, we should be ramping up our testing now that Q is nearly feature-complete.

Thank you for your patience!
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Hello, I have searched but did not find a solution.

When using Chrome browser plus Adclear, when going to a bookmark, i often get the "Your connection was interrupted" message for a split second, after which the website is loaded (correctly).

I already tried clearing all Chrome date and reinstalling the certificate, but it doesn't help.

Any idea?

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/8/10/ed498c05fc9182a1af4d262b4b31cb31-full.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey, thanks for contacting us. Just to clarify, this is only when going to a bookmark? I'll try to replicate on my end.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
I have only seen it when going to bookmarks in Chrome. By the way, i found online that it is not only adclear that has this issue, seems to be related to Chrome browser + VPN connection. So more VPN ad blockers have this issue with Chrome. But would still love a resolution because it is very frustrating..., and nowhere online i could find a solution for this.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
For me, apart from the "Connection was Interrupted" problem described in the posts above, the app works very well on my unrooted s10+.

A few things:

- The "use proxy with ad blocking" banner keeps coming back, even after dismissing it.

- i found the "block count" notification is not necessary at all to keep the app alive, as long as you allow adClear to not receive any battery optimizations (android settings).

- in fact i disabled all adClear notifications, plus i disabled the VPN notification and key icon using the app Autonotification. Works very well and ads keep being blocked at all times.

- i am missing a setting for scheduled check and installation of app updates?

- i am missing a setting for scheduled check and installation of updated blocking lists?

Many thanks and best regards!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh interesting. There perhaps are some URLs we can bypass from the VPN to make it work. I'll check.

1. We made a change with banners for Dubbel in the latest release. This might be a bug we didn't catch.

2. This is a device-by-device thing, with battery optimization. The notification lets us keep a process in the foreground. You may run into trouble if you do something resource intensive.

3. Good to know! We might need to update our FAQ entry about the key notification. It used to be something you needed to root to get rid of.

4. This is an issue of not being on the Play Store. AdClear should run a check within 12/24 hours of us pushing an update and alert you. There's a splash screen dialog, an update notification, or the Check Update option in the menu.

5. There's a daily update sync that runs automatically. You can also force an update at any time by going to Settings > Ad Blocking > Additional Filters and pulling down as if you were refreshing a browser.

EDIT: I'm realizing you might have meant Tasker integrations on the last two points. We currently don't have any custom Tasker support, but we have it on our to-do list. I'll see if I can boost it up for you.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Great, thanks a million!

No, i meant settings in the adclear settings for the check/install for app updates and the check/install for updated lists. I wasn't aware those were already auto updated/checked in the background. But settings with customization options (check how frequently, auto apply/install in background or with popup, wifi or cellular only, ...) for this would be nice to have.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh cool. Yes, the checks happen in those daily intervals just to save battery/bandwidth.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Hello, were you able to find something regarding the "your connection was interrupted" problem?

By the way, at the moment ads are showing up in apps and in the (chrome) web browser. The adclear service is definitely running. What could be the problem, could the lists need to be updated?

I am still in favor of settings for app/lists update check and installation, with a "force update now" option. :))

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I was looking at the bookmarks again today, actually. It appears you were right about it being a VPN problem. Right now I'm having trouble seeing a way around it through logs. We're blocking an address, but there's no way to bypass it without letting a bunch of ads through. I'll need to talk with our lead developer.

With the ads, do you have HTTPS Filtering enabled? If so, what sites? What apps? Depending on the app, we might not be able to block the ads (Instagram, for example).
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Yes, I have HTTPS filtering enabled. Thing is apps were blocked perfectly yesterday in these apps and on the same websites
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That sounds like an AdClear problem rather than an ad blocking problem. AdClear might have crashed, and if so, that could mean you're seeing cached ads being stored on your phone. If you don't mind, try sending us a bug report in AdClear. Be sure to mention you're from XDA and I'll take a look.

As far as other causes, do you have any other VPNs installed? They could be kicking AdClear off and turning themselves on. Do you use Doze (not Snooze) or other battery saving features? They can sometimes kill the VPN process.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Thanks for still investigating that annoying "connection was Interrupted" problem!!!

Bug report is sent:

Hi, barty22 from xda. Ads that were blocked in apps and websites are now no longer blocked. Adclear service is running, i blocked adclear from battery optimizations, vpn is working, no other VPNs installed. I am not using Doze or other battery saving features.
[Android Apps and Games] aceofalltrades:
Pinterest isn't showing up in the last off applications to block ads on. When this happens the add aren't getting blocked. if I clear the days on adclear it will show back up but then disappears again sometime later.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey. I thought maybe there was a delay, but we never actually got the bug report. Do you mind sending again?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hello! I haven't been able to successfully replicate this. When you say you're clearing the days, what do you mean exactly?
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Done, it says it has been received.
[Android Apps and Games] barty22:
Have to add that I have now deleted data and configured the app again, and now all ads are blocked again (as expected). Still had probably encountered a bug earlier.

Any update on that "your connection was interrupted" in chrome? It's so annoying... thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for sending in the logs!

I'm talking to our lead developer at the moment about the bookmarks, actually.

EDIT: I've made a ticket for us to track the issue. We'll do some more investigation to verify if it is actually a VPN thing or not.
[Android Apps and Games] skimminstones:
Just updated to android 10 and this isn't working anymore. Keeps force closing
[Android Apps and Games] JustinUtah79:
Android 10 - AdClear Force Closes on Open

I can confirm what Skim wrote.... AdClear is unable to open on Android 10, even after a uninstall / reinstall.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We apologize. We're working on it at the moment, so stability might not be steady. Thank you for your patience.
[Android Apps and Games] 00Deady:
Looking for no root adblocker , interested in adclear but it doesn't work on Android 10 , yet
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're sorry about that. We should have more stable support soon. Thank you for your patience.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry about that Dan. We'll have it back running soon.
[Android Apps and Games] skimminstones:
Still no update? Gonna have to look around at different options now I think. I forgot just how many bloody adverts web pages have until this stopped working
[Android Apps and Games] harpy.eagle:
i am using zenfone 2 with MS next locker app with pass code (while completely bypassing/ disabling stock locker). This app is forcing me to setup stock locker with pin pattern etc. So eventually i end up with two locker with passcodes. Cant this be worked as user would expect? I want to use only next locker.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Unfortunately, no. Android won't allow one of these to be the system lock--at least officially for the phone. That's why the PIN is necessary for advanced protection. You can use AdClear without the certificate.
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
I'm noticing that AdClear uses quite a bit of battery power. 7% at this time and I'm at 87% I can understand some usage, but ouch. That would mean nearly 25% in a day of usage. That's pretty high.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This is because all of the data is funneled through AdClear; usually this isn't indicative of battery performance as a whole. If you notice a significant difference in battery life yourself, let us know.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We are currently working on integrating support for all languages. It's our top priority, and it's probably why you're seeing ads. We've tested gsam as well as those dwang mentioned and haven't seen the same results. Language support will be available very soon.
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
Are you absolutely sure. Even when monitoring just AdClear... I'm up to 13%
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes. This is because Android believes all of the data and traffic is going through AdClear, which creates a distortion between what AdClear and other apps are consuming. The other apps on your phone will have less consumption than usual (check your browser's data. It should be surprising as well). None of these statistics are the actual truth. AdClear's consumption is much less.

A better way to test this would be monitoring your usual battery life at the end of the day with and without using AdClear.
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
I'm not talking about Data. I'm talking about battery usage. (mAh)

---------- Post added at 03:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 PM ----------

I have definitely more battery without AdClear. I can reproduce this at anytime. I just find it high nearly 19% now. My usage hasn't change.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I meant that Android attributes traffic through AdClear, and that seems to distort Android's calculation of mAh. The amount of packets, for instance, should be much lower on other apps than usual. It's confusing since the formula for mAh shouldn't be affected by those variables, but it does affect the true readout.

If the changes in battery life are that noticeable, this doesn't sound right. I'm creating a priority ticket on this. How long would you say your battery life with and without it is?
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
It's an easy 10% difference. I'd say 2hrs worth.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh wow. That is unacceptable. I'll now move that up the priority list.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey, we're bringing back an old comment to ask you how much, in general, is your battery life affected by AdClear. How long would you say your battery lasts with and without it?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Just following up, is this the same on all of your devices running AdClear?
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
Roughly the same varies by 3 or 4 %
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey! Sorry we didn't follow up with you for more info. We're actually looking into AdClear's battery use right now. Could you give me your device model and OS version? In general, how long would you say your battery lasts with and without AdClear?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you for responding so quickly! We're going to investigate our effect on battery. It's a bit of a difficult process, but the more information we have helps.
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
No problem.

I'm running on Lollipop 5.1.1 and Marshmallow 6.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] SimurghXDA:
where the log is written ?
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
well, not sure exactly for how much, but maybe 10-15% is for sure. Using adclear my phone back is getting a little bit hot, and does not cooldown until i turn off adclear.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We appreciate the details. We're hopefully going to figure this out as soon as possible.
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] I see you updated for Android 10. It doesn't crash anymore, but it also doesn't block ads!
[Android Apps and Games] Serecomputing:
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[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, we made a few changes and it seems to run flawlessly. Where are you seeing ads? Depending on the app, it may need to be run through Dubbel.
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
Without checking every app, here's where I know I am seeing ads: Bleacher Report, Yahoo Fantasy, TheScore, Snap Assist and Zedge. If I need Dubbel, then this is definitely a change because I've never used it before.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, this seems like a bug then. We have another 10 user saying that his block count is literally zero and doesn't change. I test Bleacher Report, Yahoo Fantasy, and Zedge regularly as well. Thanks. I'll try to replicate on my end.
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
I went to look at my count, and it also shows 0. While I was poking around, I noticed I didn't have https filtering on, so I changed it, but it made no difference in the apps I listed. Thanks for looking into it
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I just replicated. I was out Monday and someone downgraded our 10 Pixel to 9 and I didn't notice, lol.
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
That's grounds for termination!! [emoji6]
[Android Apps and Games] XxXorganXxX:
Same here, no ad is block in Android 10. Thanks for your work!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, there's a new API we have to integrate. We'll release a new update as soon as it's ready. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] ca15979:
I'm on Android 10 using app version 9.11.0.760-beta and add blocking is working well! Thanks for your work.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Awesome! We're hoping we'll stay stable on 10 moreso than past releases. Testing went surprisingly well!
[Android Apps and Games] 00Deady:
Using the latest beta too, but dubbel still force close every time, hope you guys will get to it soon too, pretty quick update btw, for the adclear app, even though it's still beta, it works like a charm :), looking forward to use it with dubbel, thanks alot
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're doing testing right now to get a Dubbel update out in the next week or so. We've got fixes for several issues coming. I've been able to launch on 10 without closing. There are some other 10-specific bugs we need to look at, though.
[Android Apps and Games] Redhawk2000:
How do I uninstall the certificate?

Ever since I installed this days ago I've been having occasional trouble with wifi. It will connect but say there is no internet and my phone resorts to using mobile data. It used to be fixed with a reboot but not now. Uninstall of the app and reboot no effect. Have seen it on multiple wifi. Other devices connected to the router have no issues. Did unplug and replug the router.

Asus Zenfone 6

Edit - weird. Seems like if I connect to a WiFi hotspot it works fine. But back on my home wifi is no go. Again, other devices (another cellphone, a PC and a Roku have proper connection).

Edit - clearing certificates didn't work sadly

Edit - it was the DNS settings I had for some reason....
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry about that. Were these DNS settings you set in Android itself or your network? Clearing certificates would have definitely cleared it.
[Android Apps and Games] Redhawk2000:
I had set Android settings to go through another DNS server. But my router is set for another dns provider. Apparently that conflicted? When I switched the android DNS setting to automatic, it started working normally.

I've reinstalled AdClear and it is working normally now.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, it's hard to say, but a conflict seems like the most likely answer. Thanks for elaborating. There still might be a problem there, so that'll give us something to try to replicate on our end.

Glad AdClear is working. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] sivagurunarayanasami:
Download link does not work
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry about that! Should be fixed now.
[Android Apps and Games] alex.do:
Would love to give it a try however I am also using a 3rd VPN service which supports SOCKS proxy so it would be nice if you could support HTTP/SOCKS proxy
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We do actually! It should be under Setttings > Proxy Settings.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Announcement Regarding Our Privacy Policy

Since releasing AdClear in December of 2015, our business model has drawn skepticism. You would be hard-pressed to find an online discussion about AdClear that doesn’t mention us selling user data. For years, we’ve tried to be as upfront as possible about our free-with-analytics model, but the practice alone implies a trade-off taking place, especially given the breadth of our Privacy Policy.

It’s hard to foster user trust in our business model with how cautious our Privacy Policy is from a legal standpoint. Even with how upfront and direct we try to be as a company, there’s no way to fully trust our words while guarded by a long list of legal protections. That’s why, as of December 3rd, 2019, we’ve changed our Privacy Policy, and that’s why, as of now, we’re done with selling data.

In truth, we never sold or distributed data at all! During AdClear’s lifespan, the analytics we’ve taken (from it and our other products) have been used solely for debugging/development purpose. We’ve been quiet about this because we’ve reserved the right to sell data in the future, but we’ll no longer do that. From now on, all data collected (previously and going forward) will continue to be used only for debugging and development, which is completely confidential. Were we to change course, users would be expressly notified and given ample time to opt out, should they want. We will be adhering to Privacy Shield Principles enforceable under United States law.

Is there a catch? No. We may release a premium version of AdClear in the future, but that won’t mean that we’ll sell data in a free version. Our ideal scenario is to have a free version of AdClear that performs to expectation and a Pro version with additional features. No analytical business model will be applied to either.

We will still be collecting data the same way — including app usage, network traffic, device details, and more — in order to debug and improve our apps. We have a very small team when compared to the tech and ad goliaths, and analytical data helps us narrow that divide, giving us the ability to craft breakthroughs like HTTPS Filtering and Dubbel. We may not always have stable releases, but we take pride in breaking barriers in mobile ad blocking with such a small team.

To summarize, we’re not selling or providing the data we collect to outside parties, and never have. We will only use this data for debugging and improving our applications. We may release a premium version of AdClear, but rest assured, we would not sell analytics in a free version. For now, AdClear and all of its features are free.

We encourage you to check out our updated Privacy Policy with more information.

We’d like your thoughts and questions on this. Are you okay with analytics for improvement’s sake? Would an opt-in/opt-out policy be a good idea? What would you want in a premium AdClear? Let’s talk.
[Android Apps and Games] irishdh:
I'm happy to pay for a premium version, this project is fantastic and I'm more than willing to support it.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you very much for the support! Are there any features that you wish AdClear had? Any improvements that you feel we need? Sorry for the late response, we just got back from the holidays.
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
One feature that would be nice is Android TV support so that all the menus in AdClear can be navigated through with a remote. I use AdClear on my Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K but the menu with app-specific ad blocking settings requires using a touchpad or mouse.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This is interesting. We typically only hear that AdClear can or can't be installed depending on the box. I have an older stick that might still use their own OS, but I'll see if I can flash Android to it and bring it in to work! I'll also run it by the devs.
[Android Apps and Games] Ellobo24:
When i activate the Adclear app my cast wireless button dissappear for my tv.. It comes back when i disabled the app.. Any suggestions please??
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
I edited my original post to be more specific. AdClear's manage apps menu is the only one I'm aware of that doesn't work with a remote but it's an important menu because certain TV apps such as CBS News and Fox News won't stream video when their ads are blocked. As for the installation of AdClear on my Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, I had to sideload it but perhaps that's to be expected with ad blocking apps since they usually aren't listed on Android app stores.
[Android Apps and Games] setyalhm:
I want to try this app, but download link is not working.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
What phone and OS are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh okay interesting. I'll talk to the developers to see if remote support is easy to implement. Are you unable to scroll or open apps' screens?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Should be fixed now! Sorry about that.
[Android Apps and Games] Ellobo24:
I'm using Oneplus 7 pro, Stock Oxigen OS no root..
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hmm, we just broke our OnePlus. I'll see if I can replicate this week. Sometimes this happens for us regardless of AdClear, but we're having some network issues on some phones recently.
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
Remote support has already been implemented in AdClear and it works in every menu except for this one. The user cannot scroll through this "manage apps" menu or access any of the app-specific settings from there unless a mouse or touchpad is used. It would be more of a bug fix than a new feature to get this menu working with a remote.